Jonathan Andrews Larry Bergman Larry Borelli Lyle Davis Pat Gallichio. Sandy Morimoto Diane Neves Paul Parreira Mark Pazin David Pruitt

TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCAL RULES 3 SPECIAL CONTESTS 4 ALFALFA HAY CONTEST 5 SENIOR DEPARTMENT 5 SENIOR FLORICULTURE 5 SENIOR HOME ARTS, HOBBY, AND CRAFTS 11 SENIOR FINE ARTS 15 SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY 16 JUNIOR DEPARTMENT 17 JUNIOR FLORICULTURE 18 JUNIOR HOME ARTS 19 JUNIOR ARTS AND CRAFTS 21 JUNIOR FINE ARTS 23 JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY 23 JUNIOR INDUSTRIAL ARTS 24 FFA DIVISIONS 24 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 25 HORTICULTURE 27 4-H DIVISIONS 28 4-H HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT 28 4-H ARTS AND CRAFTS 31 4-H MECHANICAL SCIENCE 31 4-H PLANT SCIENCE, MISCELLANEOUS, AND RECORD BOOKS 32 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT 33 LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE 36 SHOWMANSHIP 37 SINGLE CLUB ANIMAL 38 BEEF CATTLE 40 DAIRY CATTLE 41 SWINE 42 SHEEP 43 PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP 44 SMALL ANIMAL SHOWMANSHIP 44 RABBITS 45 AVIAN SCIENCE 46 2009 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION BUYERS 47 Merced County Spring Fair P.O. Box 71 403 F Street Los Banos, CA 93635 Phone: (209) 826-5166 Fax: (209) 826-8737 www.co.merced.ca.us/springfair 1

Scotty Silveira 2009-2010 MERCED COUNTY SPRING FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT S LETTER On behalf of myself, management, staff, volunteers, and the Fair Board of Directors I would like to welcome you to the 2010 Merced County Spring Fair. With you and all of us we hope to make the fair a fun, educating, and safe time for everyone. This year s theme is Celebrate the Past - Imagine Our Future! The theme this year reminds me of all of the great memories that I have had at this fair. Myself along with my mother, grandfather, and now my children, in Pee-Wee showmanship have all shown here. I celebrate my memories and can t wait to make new ones. There are a lot of fun things to do for every one young and old. You can visit Henry Miller Farm where you can see and learn about all the different animals. Ranchwood Little Hands will give you a hands on educational experience for the future farmers. We have a great livestock show that is the envy of many other fairs. Butler Amusements will be back with their safe and clean rides in our carnival area. There are plenty of arts and crafts, floral designs, and agricultural exhibits. And who can forget about all of the great food, drinks and deserts that the fair has to offer. The Merced County Spring Fair is proud of the fact that we offer a safe, clean, fun experience for the whole community with the help of the Merced County Sheriff s Office. I hope that you come to the fair and Celebrate the Past and I can t wait to Imagine Our Future with you. So come join us! Jonathan Andrews Larry Bergman Larry Borelli Lyle Davis Pat Gallichio Sandy Morimoto Diane Neves Paul Parreira Mark Pazin David Pruitt Kim Rogina Michael Santos Brett Silva Nikki Patricio 2

LOCAL RULES 1. The Merced County Spring Fair, Los Banos, commences Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 10 a.m. and closes at midnight, Sunday, May 2, 2010. 2. The Fair Administration Building is located at the corner of 4 th and F Streets, Los Banos. 3. All entries (except floral walk-ins and special contests), for the 2010 Merced County Spring Fair must be made online by accessing our web site at www.co.merced.ca.us/springfair by April 1, 2010 11:59 p.m. 4. Entry fees are non-refundable. 5. All entries are at the exhibitor s risk. The Fair Management will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 6. Checks will be made payable to Owner listed on entry. All premium checks not cashed within 90 days of date issued will be revoked. 7. CLOSING DATE for all entries, except Cut Flowers, Special Contests, Market Animals and Replacement Heifers is April 1. The closing date for Cut Flowers is April 24. See Livestock Department for livestock closing dates. However, the Management reserves the right to close a class entry before closing dates in the event that all available space has been allotted. 8. No passenger vehicles will be allowed to park in other than designated areas at any time. Vehicles parked in other areas may be towed away at the expense of the owner. 9. Exhibitors are urged to become familiar with all Local and State Rules, which will be strictly enforced. 10. NOTE TO EXHIBITORS: All rules contained in State Rules for California Fairs as established by the Division of Fairs & Expositions apply to the Spring Fair. A copy may be obtained at the local Fair Office or from the Division of Fairs and Expositions (send a selfaddressed, stamped envelope, 1010 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA 95825). 11. a. Protests will be considered only if there has been a violation of State or Local Rules. Decisions of Judges, Veterinarians, Weighmasters, Livestock Superintendent and Timers cannot be protested and are final. b. All protests must be presented to the Management of the Fair in writing within 24 hours of the alleged violation, or 24 hours after the results are available to the public of exhibits judged pre-fair. c. Protest must be accompanied by a $100 deposit (cash, money order, or certified check) which will be returned only if the protest is determined valid. d. Protest and appropriate action are decided by the Fair s Board of Directors or designees in a timely manner. e. Violations of State Rules may be appealed to Fairs and Expositions. 12. Exhibitors in the Senior Departments will be limited to residents of Merced County with the exception of Division 63, which is open to exhibitors statewide. Exhibitors in the Junior Departments are open only to children who reside in Merced County and/or attend a Merced County School. Directors, Fair Managers, and/or their spouses are not eligible to exhibit at their own county fair. 13. Complimentary entries will be welcome if space permits. No entry will be required for such exhibits. JUDGING SYSTEMS DANISH JUDGING: based upon established standards of quality for each type of product. In this system, each exhibit is judged according to how well it meets those standards, rather than how it compares with other exhibits. Placing Description Score Ribbon Group 1 Superior 92-100 Blue Group 2 Good 84-91 Red Group 3 Average 70-83 White Group 4 Poor 69-0 No ribbon AMERICAN JUDGING: judging process to rank exhibits against one another and award one first placing, one second, one third, etc. STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor, State of California A.G. Kawamura, Secretary, Department of Food and Agriculture, State of California Michael Tracey, Director, Division of Fairs and Expositions, Department of Food and Agriculture Merced County Board of Supervisors: Hubert Hub Walsh, Diedre Kelsey, Mike Nelson, Jerry O Banion, and John Pedrozo MERCED SPRING FAIR COUNTY STAFF Ron Brandt, CEO/ Fair Manager Patti Toscano, Fair Coordinator 3

SPECIAL CONTESTS Cheesecake Contest April 28, 2010 at 5:30 pm Portuguese Sweet Bread April 28, 2010 at 7:30 pm Best Ever Cookie Contest April 29, 2010 at 5:30 pm Nuts About Almonds Contest April 30,2010 at 5:30 pm Homemade Pasta Sauce Contest May 1, 2010 at 5:30 pm Mexican Salsa Contest May 2, 2010 at 2:00 pm All contests are open to any Merced County amateur cook. All contests will be judged orally before an audience at the Skill Demonstration Stage in the Exhibit Building during the Fair. Entry Forms may be filled out on the day of the contest. Entries will be received 1 1/2 hours prior to the contest until ½ hour before the contest. Your entry will admit you to the Fair free of charge through the Fifth Street entrance. Recipe must accompany entry upon delivery. Exhibitors name may not appear on the recipe card. Entries are limited to one per class in all Special Contests except Best Ever Cookie Contest, which is limited to two entries per class. SPECIAL CHEESECAKE CONTEST Sponsored By: Gloria & Ken Mendonca $25 $15 $10 American System of Judging Contestants may not use packaged mix. Cheesecake must be homemade. Whole cheesecake must be submitted for judging. Persons not placing first, second or third may take their cheesecakes home immediately following the contest. Winners cheesecakes shall be made available for tasting by contestants only, following judging. DIVISION 1: SPECIAL CHEESECAKE CONTEST Class: 1. Classic Plain Cheesecake, without fruit 2. Plain Cheesecake, with fruit 3. Chocolate Cheesecake 4. Flavored Cheesecake (almond, mint, lemon, amaretto, etc.) 5. Savory Cheesecake SWEET ON PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD Sponsored by Tom & Pat Brazil 1 st 2 nd 3 rd $50 $30 $20 American System of Judging Contestants may not use packaged mix. Sweet Bread must be homemade. Whole loaf of sweet bread must be submitted for judging. Persons not placing first, second or third may take their sweet bread home immediately following the contest. Winners sweet bread shall be made available for tasting by contestants only, following judging. DIVISION 2 : PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD Class : 1. Portuguese Sweet Bread BEST EVER COOKIE CONTEST Sponsored By: Looking for 2010 Sponsor $25 $15 $10 American System of Judging Contestants may not use packaged mix. Cookies must be handmade. ½ dozen cookies must be submitted for judging. Persons not placing first, second or third may take their cookies home immediately following the contest. Winners cookies shall be made available for tasting by contestants only, following judging. DIVISION 3: BEST EVER COOKIE CONTEST Class: 1. Chocolate Chip Cookies 2. Bar Cookies 3. Any Other Cookies (rolled or drop) NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS CONTEST Sponsored By: RPAC, LLC $25 $15 $10 American System of Judging Hot entries must be delivered to the Exhibit Building at 5:00 p.m. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to keep 4

their entry hot. Hot entries will be judged at 5:30 p.m. Entry must include almonds: whole, sliced, chopped, etc. Almond flavoring is allowed but nutmeats must be used in the entry. DIVISION 4: NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS CONTEST Class: 1. Main Dish 2. Appetizer 3. Cookie 4. Cakes/Pies 5. Candy/Confection SPECIAL HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE CONTEST Sponsored By: Looking for 2010 Sponsor $75 $50 $30 American System of Judging Entry must be made from a non-published recipe. Tomato based sauces only. Submit entry in a disposable quart size container. Sauce will be judged on pasta provided by the Fair. DIVISION 5: SPECIAL HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE CONTEST Class: 1. Pasta Sauce, tomato base 2. Other, non tomato SPECIAL MEXICAN SALSA CONTEST Sponsored By: Espana s Mexican Restaurant 1 ST 2 ND $20 $10 American System of Judging This contest is limited to freshly made (unprocessed) Mexican style salsa to be used for dipping. Ingredients may be fresh, frozen, and/or canned. Salsa will be judged on tortilla chips provided by Espana s. 1 cup of salsa must be submitted for judging in a clear glass, one-pint canning jar, covered with a lid and ring. Exhibitor s name may not be visible on the jar. Persons not placing first, second or third may take their salsa home immediately following the contest. Winners salsa shall be made available for tasting by contestants only, following judging. Best of Show winner will receive $25 plus an Espana s gift certificate valued at $25. DIVISION 6: SPECIAL MEXICAN SALSA CONTEST Class: 1. Salsa made with fresh tomatoes 2. Salsa made with canned tomatoes 3. Salsa made with fresh fruit ALFALFA HAY CONTEST Sponsored By: J.L. Analytical San Joaquin Valley Hay Growers ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 19, 2010 10:00 p.m. WALK-IN ENTRY DUE: April 20, 2010 5:00 p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 20, Exhibit Building $100 $70 $50 American System of Judging 1. Limited to ONE entry (1 bale) per grower. 2. Limited to alfalfa hay growers residing in Merced County. Hay must be grown in Merced County. 3. Entries must be from current 2010 crop. 4. Entry to be standard, commercial bale. 5. Lab test portion of the contest to include taking a sample of the hay and having it tested for specific nutrient content. Physical judging to consist of the hay being judged on physical characteristics. 6. Bale entry will be judged in both categories. 7. Bales become property of the Fair. DIVISION 7: ALFALFA HAY Class: 1. Alfalfa Hay Physical Judging 2. Alfalfa Hay Chemical Analysis SENIOR DEPARTMENT SENIOR FLORICULTURE 1. NO ENTRY LIMIT PER EXHIBITOR PER CLASS (Except Gardens). 2. All Junior Exhibitors who do not belong to FFA or 4-H may enter Specimen Division in Senior Floriculture Department. 3. Whole exhibits or portions of exhibits may not be entered in more than one class. 5

4. Tables for assembling exhibits will be provided near the entry door and no entries in the arrangements and cut flower division may be assembled at the display place. The Management will provide containers for cut specimens. 5. Management reserved the right to assign locations of displays to achieve the most artistic and harmonious effect for the entire show. GLOSSARY OF TERMS 1. ANNUAL: A plant that completes its outdoor cycle of growth in one year. 2. BIENNIAL: A plan that normally completes its outdoor cycle of growth in two years. 3. PERENNIAL: A plant that lives, blooms and seeds for more than two years. Trees and scrubs are hard wood perennials. 4. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS: A plant that lives longer than two years, but which in colder climates dies back to the ground each winter. 5. SPIKE: A flower structure with flowers, stemless or very short-stemmed on a common length stalk. Example: Gladiolus. 6. SPRAY: Portion on a plant with a number of flowers on one stem. Example: Cosmos and Salpiglosses. 7. STEM: The main ascending part of a plant. 8. STALK: A stiff stem which may or may not branch, one or more flowers or buds. 9. BLOOM: Individual flowers, one blossom on a stem. Example: Exhibition Dahlias, Carnations, Roses, all disbudded. 10. SPECIMEN: A single plant, fruit, vegetable, bloom or spike, spray, stalk or stem. 11. NOVICE: Open to amateurs who have not won more than a total of 4 blue ribbons at any previous Merced County Spring Fair. 12. INTERMEDIATE: Open to amateurs who have won 5 to 10 blue ribbons at any previous Merced County Spring Fair. 13. ADVANCED: Open to amateurs who have won more than 10 blue ribbons with 5 or more years experience in flower arrangement competition. GARDENS DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: Starting April 15 JUDGING: April 27, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. American System of Judging $290 $180 $140 1. ONE entry will be accepted per exhibitor per class. 2. Gardens must be designed, constructed and installed only by person, persons, and club organization members of whose name appears on entry form. Leaders or Instructors may supervise only. 3. Gardens must be completed by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27 th. Monday, May 3, gardens must be torn down, all items removed and space returned to original state. Checks will not be issued until gardens are cleared. 4. Exhibits are to be maintained in fresh state with care of plant and floral material and replacement of any and all dead or deteriorating material. 5. Garden space is limited. Gardens will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. 6. Absolutely no dyed, artificial or painted flowers. Materials must be used in their natural form. 7. Space allotted for each display will be approximately 100 square feet. 8. After judging, the exhibitors must display their name on a suitable sign not exceeding 18 by 24. 9. Work schedule for gardens: Starting April 16-25, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. April 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m DIVISION 8: OUTDOOR GARDENS Class: 1. Individual 2. Any group, club, or organization 3. Professional CONTAINER GARDENS DELIVER TO FAIR: April 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April 26, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. JUDGING: April 27, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. American System of Judging 1 st 2 nd 3 rd $20 $15 $10 6

Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. Amateur gardeners only. Exhibitor must provide container. Absolutely no dyed, artificial, or painted flowers. Materials must be used in their natural form. DIVISION 9 : CONTAINER GARDENS Class: 1 Garden in a Wagon, standard size wagon 2. Garden in a Wheelbarrow, standard size PLANT DIVISIONS DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 27, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. American System of Judging Best of Show Plant $50 $3 $2 $1 Plant must be shown in a clean pot with saucer or ornamental tub. Plant must have been in possession of the exhibitor for no less than 90 days prior to April 27, 2010. Watering instructions must accompany plants, if not, the exhibitor will be responsible for watering own entries. DIVISION 10: POTTED & HANGING PLANTS Class: 1. Aralia 2. Angel Wing Begonia 3. Any worthy Begonia 4. Creeping Charlie, any variety 5. Coleus 6. Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) 7. Fern 8. Ficus Benjamina (Weeping Fig) 9. Geranium 10. Herbs, three varieties in one pot 11. Ivy, any variety 12. Philodendron, split leaf or plain 13. Pathos 14. Palms, house plant varieties 15. Piggy Back 16. Prayer Plant, any variety 17. Sanserveria 18. String of Pearls 19. African Violet 20. Wandering Jew 21. Any other Plant DIVISION 11: CACTI & SUCCULENTS (single potted specimens unless otherwise noted) Class: 1. Cactus, three varieties growing in a dish garden, to be named if possible 2. Cactus 3. Succulent 4. Succulent, three varieties growing in nature container 5. Echeveria 6. Kalanchoe 7. Euphrobia DIVISION 12: PLANTERS & TERRARIUMS (Three or more varieties in a single decorative planter excluding Bonsai. Plants must be rooted. No accessories unless otherwise noted.) Class: 1. Bonsai, plants must be rooted. 2. Indoor Planter 3. Outdoor Planter 4. Terrarium, small mouth FIRST PERIOD OF JUDGING FLORICULTURE DIVISIONS NOTE: All cut flowers should have self-foliage if possible. ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 22, 2010 10:00 p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 27, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. American System of Judging Best of Show Floriculture Overall - 1 st Period $25 Best of Show Iris - 1 st Period $25 $3 $2 $1 DIVISION 13: IRIS (One stalk, named if possible) Class: 1. Bearded Iris; white and cream 2. Bearded Iris; pilcatas, blue, purple, violet and rose 3. Bearded Iris; pilcatas, yellow, brown or red 7

4. Bearded Iris; white and blue or violet bicolor 5. Bearded Iris; white and yellow bi-color 6. Bearded Iris; light blue selfs 7. Bearded Iris; medium to dark blue selfs 8. Bearded Iris; violet or violet bi-tones 9. Bearded Iris; blue-blacks, purple-blacks, violet-blacks 10. Bearded Iris; purple selfs 11. Bearded Iris; light yellow selfs 12. Bearded Iris; bright yellow selfs 13. Bearded Iris; yellow, red, brown or purple bi-color (variegated) 14. Bearded or Dutch Iris; white 15. Any other Iris DIVISION 14: PERENNIALS (Best Display: 3 stems, unless otherwise noted) Class: 1. Carnations 2. Columbine 3. Daisy 4. Delphinium, one stem 5. Dianthus, any variety or color 6. Geranium, with foliage, two stems 7. Peony, one stem 8. Verbena 9. Any other Perennial DIVISION 15: SHRUBS, VINES, LILIES, TUBERS, BULB BLOOMS, DECORATIVE FOLIAGES (One stem unless otherwise noted) Class: 1. Amaryllis 2. Anemone, three stems 3. Australian Tea Plant (Leptospernum) 4. Azalea 5. Bottle Brush, one branch, not to exceed 20 6. Bridal Wreath, Spiera 7. Cala Lily 8. Rannunculas, three stems 9. Rhododendron 10. Any other Decorative Foliage Plant DIVISION 16: COLLECTION OF CUT FLOWERS (In single containers) Class: 1. Bearded Iris, not less than 5 varieties, named if possible 2. Snapdragons, not less than 5, named if possible WALK-IN DIVISION 1. Entry need not be made prior to Fair, but can be made online by April 26, 2010 10:00 p.m. 2. Specimens need not be identified. 3. Any worthy specimen may be entered. 4. Entries are not eligible for Best of Show Award. WALK-IN ENTRY DUE: April 27, 2010 10:00 a.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 27, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. American System of Judging Best of Show Specimen - 1 st Period $25 $9 $4 $2 DIVISION 17: WALK-IN SPECIMENS Class: 1. Walk-In Rose, any type 2. Walk-In Iris, any type 3. Walk-In Specimen, any type ARRANGEMENT DIVISIONS 1. All arrangements must contain some fresh flowers and/or fresh plant material. No artificial flowers or foliage will be accepted, except where specified. Dried plant material may be altered. 2. Containers for arrangements and accessories must have owner s name on bottom. 3. Fresh foliage may be used in any arrangement of a specified color. 4. No fresh NATIVE plants may be used in flower arrangements unless grown by an exhibitor. 5. Arrangements must be maintained during show. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 27, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. American System of Judging Best of Show Arrangement Overall - 1 st Period $50 $9 $4 $3 8

DIVISION 18: DRY ARRANGEMENTS (Open Division) Class: 1. Herb Bouquet 2. Colors of Summer 3. Exhibitor s Choice DIVISION 19: FRESH FOLIAGE ARRANGEMENT WITHOUT FLOWERS (Open Division) Class: 1. Go Green (use a recycled container) 2. Exhibitor s Choice DIVISION 20: FRESH FLORAL ARRANGEMENT NOVICE Class: 1. Bountiful Bouquet 2. 4 th of July 3. Exhibitor s Choice DIVISION 21: FRESH FLORAL ARRANGEMENT INTERMEDIATE Class: 1. A Garden Wedding 2. Christmas in the Country 3. Exhibitor s Choice DIVISION 22: FRESH FLORAL ARRANGEMENT ADVANCED Class: 1. Candlelight Dinner 2. New years Eve Party 3. Exhibitor s Choice DECORATED DOORS ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 1, 2010 11:59 p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 25, 8a.m.-5p.m., April 26, 8a.m.-8p.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. American System of Judging EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 3 between 10:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd $25 $20 $15 Exhibitors are limited to one entry per class. All doors are painted white and are furnished by the fair. Five doors per class are available. Entries are limited to first come, first serve. Decorations must include some dried, silk or fresh flowers and/or foliage. DIVISION 23: DECORATED DOORS Class: 1. Holiday 2. Welcome 3. Wild, Wild West SECOND PERIOD OF JUDGING FLORICULTURE DIVISIONS NOTE: All cut flowers should have self-foliage if possible. ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 24, 2010 11:59 p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 30, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: Friday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, American System of Judging Best of Show Rose $25 $3 $2 $1 DIVISION 24: ROSES (One stem with self-foliage unless otherwise noted.) Class: 1. Hybrid Tea, white or cream colors 2. Hybrid Tea, copper and/or pink colors 3. Hybrid Tea, pink colors 4. Hybrid Tea, red colors 5. Hybrid Tea, yellow colors 6. Hybrid Tea, bi-colors and multi-colors 7. Hybrid Peace 8. Hybrid Tropicana 9. Hybrid Tea, any other 10. Gradiflora, red colors 11. Gradiflora, yellow colors 12. Gradiflora, pink colors 13. Gradiflora, any other 14. Floribunda, white 15. Floribunda, yellow colors 16. Floribunda, red colors 17. Floribunda, pink colors 18. Floribunda, any other 19. Climbing Rose, one color, one branch not to exceed 3 ft. 20. Any other Rose DIVISION 25: ROSE BOUQUETS Class: 1. Exhibitor s Bouquet, must be named 2. Hybrid Teas, double, one color 3. Hybrid Teas, double, mixed colors 9

DIVISION 26: STAGES OF THE ROSE Class: 1. From bud to open flower, each vase shall contain three blooms of one variety, half-open; twothirds open and full bloom. Tight buds will not qualify. DIVISION 27: MINIATURE ROSES Class: 1. White or cream color 2. Copper and/or orange colors 3. Pink colors 4. Red colors 5. Yellow colors 6. Bi-colors and multi-colors 7. Any other DIVISION 28: STAGES OF THE MINIATURE ROSE Class: 1. From bud to open flower, each vase shall contain three blooms of one variety, halfopen; two-thirds open and full bloom. Tight buds will not qualify. DIVISION 29: ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS (Best display, three stems with self-foliage, unless otherwise noted.) Class: 1. Calendula 2. Cantaureau, Bachelor Button 3. Digitalis, Foxglove, one large or two medium 4. Larkspur 5. Pansy 6. Petunia, single ruffled 7. Petunia, double ruffled 8. Poppy, Shirley, single 9. Poppy, Shirley, double 10. Snapdragon 11. Sweet Pea 12. Sweet William 13. Any other annual 14. Any other biennial WALK-IN DIVISION 1. Entry need not be made prior to Fair, but can be made online by April 29, 2010 10:00 p.m. 2. Specimens need not be identified. 3. Any worthy specimen may be entered. 4. Entries are not eligible for Best of Show. WALK-IN ENTRY DUE: Friday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 30, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 30, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, American System of Judging Best of Show Specimen - 2 nd Period $25 $9 $4 $2 DIVISION 30: WALK-IN SPECIMENS Class: 1. Walk-In Rose, any type 2. Walk-In Iris, any type 3. Walk-In Specimen, any type ARRANGEMENT DIVISIONS 1. All arrangements must contain some fresh flowers and/or fresh plant material. No artificial flowers or foliage will be accepted, except where specified. Dried plant material may be altered. 2. Containers for arrangements and accessories must have owner s name on bottom. 3. Fresh foliage may be used in any arrangement of a specified color. 4. No fresh NATIVE plants may be used in flower arrangements unless grown by an exhibitor. 5. Arrangements must be maintained during show. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 30, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 30, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, American System of Judging Best of Show Arrangement Overall - 2 nd Period $50 $9 $4 $3 DIVISION 31: ARRANGEMENTS, NOVICE Class: 1. Using fruits or vegetables 2. Using fresh flowers 3. Foliage only 4. Dry materials, silk flowers may be used DIVISION 32: ARRANGEMENTS, INTERMEDIATE Class: 1. Using fruits or vegetables 2. Using fresh flowers 3. Foliage only 10

4. Dry materials, silk flowers may be used DIVISION 33: ARRANGEMENTS, ADVANCED Class: 1. Using fruits or vegetables 2. Using fresh flowers 3. Foliage only 4. Dry materials, silk flowers may be used DIVISION 34: DESIGN IN MINIATURES Open division (not to exceed five inches overall, design in miniature 60% for scale) Class: 1. Tiny Teacups 2. A Cook s Creation (container must come from a kitchen) 3. Exhibitor s Choice SENIOR HOME ARTS, HOBBY AND CRAFTS DEPARTMENT The Exhibitor must have home produced all entries in these divisions within the last year. Outstanding Home Arts Exhibit Award Senior Department $30 - Sweepstakes Sponsored by Los Banos Golden Agers Club (Pertains only to Divisions 35-57) PRESERVED FOOD DIVISIONS DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 27, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 27, American System of Judging EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 3 between 10:00 a.m. and $4 $3 $2 Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class, provided a different recipe is used for each entry. Two identical containers will be required for each entry. One container will be opened for judging and exhibitor is requested to call for same on April 28 th, between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. The other container will remain on display for the duration of the Spring Fair. STANDARD JAR: A container specifically or specially designed for canning purposes. No paraffin seals. All canning must be in sealed jars. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: Clear glass, wide or narrow mouth jar with sealed lids. JELLIES: Clear glass, standard or sculptures, 7 or 8 oz. Jelly jars with sealed lids. JAMS: Clear glass pints or half-pints, fruit jars only with sealed lids. Tomatoes and fruits, not including their juices, must be processed in a boiling water bath. DIVISION 35: CANNED FRUIT Class: 1. Apricots 2. Peaches 3. Pears 4. Tomatoes 5. Any other fruit, identify on entry DIVISION 36: PICKLES AND RELISHES Class: 1. Cucumber, sweet pickles 2. Dill pickles 3. Vegetables, mixed, pickled 4. Relish, identify on entry 5. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 37: JAMS AND JELLIES Class: 1. Apricot, plain jam 2. Apricot, pineapple jam 3. Strawberry jam 4. Any other jam, identify on entry 5. Any jelly, identify on entry BAKED GOODS AND CONFECTIONS DIVISIONS DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 27, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 27, American System of Judging Best of Division Ribbons Awarded to the Outstanding Exhibit in Each Division Best of Show Foods Overall $50 $4 $3 $2 Two Entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class provided a different recipe is used for each entry. Recipes using alcohol not allowed. Minimum Quantities: Pie: One 7 or 8 pie Cake: ½ cake, plus one slice Confections: ½ pound, Cookies, biscuits, rolls: ½ dozen 11

Breads: ½ loaf DIVISION 38: BISCUITS AND ROLLS Class: 1. Sweet Rolls 2. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 39: BREADS Class: 1. Nut/Fruit bread 2. Yeast bread 3. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 40: CAKES Class: 1. Layer cake, two of more layers 2. Fruit cake 3. Pound or loaf cake 4. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 41: CAKE DECORATING A mix, styrofoam or cardboard form may be used, provided the shape is one which could reasonably be achieved through baking. Class: 1. Decorated cake, amateur 2. Decorated cake, professional DIVISION 42: PIES AND PASTRIES Class: 1. Fruit pie, any 2. Cream pie, any 3. Lemon, one crust, meringue 4. Any other pie, identify on entry 5. Pastry, any six, identify on entry DIVISION 43: COOKIES AND CONFECTIONS Class: 1. Bar cookies 2. Brownies 3. Drop cookies 4. Fudge 5. Ice Box cookies 6. Rolled cookies 7. Any other cookie, identify on entry 8. Any other confection, identify on entry CLOTHING AND TEXTILES DIVISIONS SPECIAL COTTON CONTEST Sponsored By: Jess Smith & Sons Cotton LLC Available to Senior Clothing and Textiles Divisions. Prizes will be awarded to the exhibitor earning the most total points for all entries made with COTTON or cotton blend (65% minimum) and bearing the official COTTON entry labels. Fabrics or materials must be identified by hang tabs, labels, end of selvage, or sales slip, signed at store of purchase stating content. Exhibitor enters contest by noting COTTON on entry form. COTTON labels will be furnished to exhibitors when entries are received. Prizes shall be awarded on the basis of total ribbon points won as follows: 1 st place = 5 points PRIZE 2 nd place = 3 points 3 rd place = 1 point $25 $15 $10 DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 12, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 14, American System of Judging Best of Division Ribbons are awarded to the Outstanding Exhibit in each Division. Best of Show Senior Clothing & Textiles $50 Best of Show Quilt, Rosette and $50 Donated by Pacheco Pass Quilters Guild $5 $3 $2 Three entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class, provided a different pattern is used for each entry. All articles entered must be cleaned and pressed. All quilts must have a temporary 4 sleeve attached to the top back for display purposes. Due to available space, some quilts may not be shown in their entirety. DIVISION 44: COUNTED CROSS STITCH Class: 1. Pictured, framed 2. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 45: CROCHET Class: 1. Afghan, continuous crochet 2. Afghan, exhibitor over 70 years of age 3. Bedspread 4. Sweater 5. Scarf 6. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 46: EMBROIDERY Class: 1. Picture 2. Shirt 3. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 47: KNITTING 12

Class: 1. Afghan 2. Afghan, exhibitor over 70 years of age 3. Sweater 4. Scarf 5. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 48: LATCH HOOK Class 1. Rug 2. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 49: NEEDLEPOINT Class: 1. Picture, framed 2. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 50: QUILTING Class : 1. Quilt, appliqued, hand quilted 2. Quilt, appliqued, machine quilted 3. Quilt, hand pieced, hand quilted 4. Quilt, machine pieced, machine quilted 5. Quilt, machine pieced, hand quilted 6. Quilt, machine pieced, tied 7. Top by one, quilted by another 8. Any other quilted article, identify on entry DIVISION 51: WEAVING Class: 1. Rug 2. Tablerunner 3. Placemat 4. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 52: SEWING Class: 1. Apron, any type 2. Blouse/Shirt 3. Dress 4. Potholder, three 5. Skirt 6. Slacks/Pants 7. Vest 8. Any other accessory, identify on entry 9. Any other wearing apparel, identify on entry DIVISION 53: HOME DÉCOR Class: 1. Pillow, everyday 2. Pillow, holiday 3. Mini Quilt, not to exceed 68 4. Childrens Quilt, not to exceed 180 5. Any Holiday Table Topper 6. Christmas Tree Ornament 7. Christmas Stockings 8. Any Holiday Wall Hanging 9. Coiled Rag Art, any item using rag and coil method TABLE SETTINGS 1. One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per class. 2. Space Allowed: Card table, exhibitor provides. 3. Perishable foods will not be permitted. 4. All tables are limited to four place settings. 5. Menu must be furnished on the table for display. 6. You may show company and pattern names of china, crystal and silver used and any other information, which might be of interest to viewers. This information should be submitted on a 5 X 8 card, neatly lettered or typed. 7. Centerpiece of flowers, fruit or plant material may be used. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 27, American System of Judging Best of Show Table Settings $50 $5 $4 $3 DIVISION 54: TABLE SETTINGS Class: 1. Wild Wild West 2. My Favorite Holiday 3. Bling, Bling 4. Exhibitors Choice BIRDHOUSE CONTEST Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 12, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 14, American System of Judging $5 $4 $3 DIVISION 55: BIRDHOUSE CONTEST Class: 1. Original Handmade from scratch 13

2. Decorated Must be decorated by exhibitor. All supplies may be purchased. HOBBY AND CRAFTS DIVISION Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class. Entries must not exceed 3 x 7 due to space restrictions. Any paper entry over 2 x3 must be flame retardant. All hanging articles must be ready to hang (sturdy hardware please). Fine Art sculpture should be entered in the Fine Art department. Any hobby or collections entered in previous competition must show a substantial increase to be eligible for competition this year. Display cases will be locked for security purposes. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 12, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 14, American System of Judging Best of Division Ribbons Awarded to the Outstanding Exhibit in Each Division $5 $3 $2 DIVISION 56: CRAFTS Class: 1. Beadwork 2. Ceramic, original design 3. Ceramic, pre-molded 4. Lined baskets 5. Silk and dry flowers 6. Soft sculpture 7. Stained glass 8. Stenciling 9. Tole painting 10. Woodwork or carving 11. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 57: SCULPTURE Class: 1. Wood 2. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 58: SENIOR CRAFTS Exhibitors over 70 years of age. Class: 1. Wall hanging, any kind 2. Woodwork, any kind 3. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 59: GROUP ENTRY NO ENTRY FEE, NO PREMIUMS PAID, Ribbons only. Limited to one project per group. Any paper entry over 2 x 3 must be flame retardant. Class: 1. Any group project DIVISION 60: HOBBY AND COLLECTIONS Space available per exhibit is limited to one display case. Class: 1. Hobby; group of 10 or more items which the exhibitor has made or worked on. 2. Collection; group of 10 or more items collected by the exhibitor. DIVISION 61: SCRAPBOOKING Scrapbook must be no smaller than 8 ½ x 11. Scrapbook must contain a minimum of 10 pages. Scrapbook must contain photos. Entrant must be 13 years or older to enter Senior Scrapbook Division. Class: 1. Scrapbook WOODWORKING Exhibitor must construct all items. No refinished entries will be accepted. Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 12, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 14, American System of Judging Grand Prize $75 $9 $7 $5 DIVISION 62: WOODWORKING Class: 1. Furniture Examples: table, dresser, nightstand, bookshelf, etc. 2. Wall Decoration Example: wall sconce, frames, mirrors, etc. 3. Wood Turning Examples: bowls, vases, etc. 4. Any other Examples: planters, step stool, decorative items 14

SENIOR FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT 1. No limit to the number of entries in the Original Arts Divisions. 2. All entries must be originals and must have been completed by the artist/exhibitor within the past two years. No wet paintings will be accepted. 3. Pictures must be framed, securely wired, backed and ready to hang. No strings, tape, saw tooth hangers or thumb tacks allowed. 4. A label bearing title, medium, price (if for sale) or NFS (not for sale), name and address of the exhibitor must be attached to the back of the exhibit. 5. Any exhibit to be displayed shall not exceed 25 lbs. 6. Art entered in any previous Merced County Spring Fair is not eligible. NOVICE: A person who has never entered an artshow, sold artwork or won awards. AMATEUR: Those persons who engage in arts as a hobby or for the love of the work, whose return for sales, if any, do no exceed the cost of the materials for the articles sold and who are not otherwise compensated on account of engaging in this work except cash awards. ADVANCED AMATEUR: A person whose work sells or wins awards at juried shows. These persons may not enter the amateur divisions. PROFESSIONAL: A person who engages in art or teaches art as a profession. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: Saturday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 19, American System of Judging $9 $7 $5 AGRICULTURAL ART Open to exhibitors statewide. Exhibitors will not be eligible for Fine Art Special Awards. Best of Show will be awarded Class: 1. Watercolor 2. Oils and Acrylic FINE ARTS SPECIAL AWARDS Judges Award of Merit: $25, Winner from previous year not eligible. Best of Show, Professional: $25, Sponsored by the Merced County Arts Council Inc. Novice Award: $30, Sponsored by The Frame Shop; for an exhibitor who has never entered an art show, sold paintings, or won awards. Overall Best of Show: $75 Best of Show Amateur & Advanced Amateur: Rosette DIVISION 64: NOVICE Class: 1. Oils or Acrylics 2. Sculpture 3. Watercolor or Acrylic 4. Other Media DIVISION 65: OILS OR ACRYLICS, AMATEUR Class: 1. Animal life 2. Landscape 3. Marine 4. Portrait, figures 5. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 66: WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLIC, AMATEUR Class: 1. Landscape 2. Marine 3. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 67: OTHER MEDIA, AMATEUR Class: 1. Pastel 2. Pen and Ink 3. Pencil 4. Any other DIVISION 68: SCULPTURE, AMATEUR Class: 1. Ceramics 2. Wood 3. Any other DIVISION 69: OILS OR ACRYLICS, ADVANCED AMATEUR Class: 1. Animal life 2. Landscape 3. Marine 4. Portrait, figures 5. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 63: AGRICULTURAL ART 15

DIVISION 70: WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLIC, ADVANCED AMATEUR Class: 1. Landscape 2. Marine 3. Portrait, figures 4. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 71: OTHER MEDIA, ADVANCED AMATEUR Class: 1. Charcoal 2. Pastel 3. Pen and Ink 4. Pencil 5. Any other DIVISION 72: SCULPTURE, ADVANCED AMATEUR Class: 1. Ceramics 2. Wood 3. Any other DIVISION 73: OILS OR ACRYLICS, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Landscape 2. Marine 3. Portrait, figures 4. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 74: WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLIC, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Animal life 2. Landscape 3. Portrait, figures 4. Still life, flowers, objects DIVISION 75: OTHER MEDIA, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Pastel 2. Pencil 3. Any other DIVISION 76: SENIOR, DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED This division is open to challenged persons with physical or learning disabilities who are over 18 years of age. Class: 1. Any project, identify on entry DIVISION 77: SCULPTURE, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Any Sculpture PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT 1. Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class. 2. All prints must be mounted or matted and titled. Frames with or without glass will be accepted but are not required. Frame width not to exceed one inch. Fair staff will use extreme care in handling, but assumes no responsibility for breakage. 3. Photographs must be securely wired, strung for hanging, velcro on the back for hanging, NO HOOKS. Call 826-5166, Exhibits Supervisor, with questions. 4. In order to display an effective photo exhibit, exhibitors are encouraged to mount or mat their photographs on black, white or gray boards. 5. Sizes limited to a minimum of 5 X 7. 6. Novice Exhibitors must enter NOVICE Division to be eligible for Novice Award. 7. Photography entered in any previous Merced County Spring Fair is not eligible. 8. A label bearing title, price (if for sale) or NFS (not for sale), name and address of the exhibitor must be attached to the back. PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL AWARD Best of Show Color: Rosette and $25 Best of Show Black & White: Rosette and $25 Best of Show Photography Overall: $50 Judge s Award of Merit: $25, Sponsored by the Merced County Arts Council Inc. Winner from previous year not eligible. Novice Award: $30, Sponsored by The Frame Shop. For an Exhibitor who has never entered a show, sold photographs or won awards. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 17, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 19, American System of Judging $5 $4 $3 DIVISION 78: NOVICE Class: 1. Black & White 2. Color DIVISION 79: BLACK AND WHITE, AMATEUR Class: 1. Abstract 2. Action 3. Agricultural 4. Animal 5. Architectural 6. Autumn 7. Everyday life 16

8. Landscape 9. Nature 10. Portrait, children 11. Portrait, men 12. Portrait, women 13. Seascape 14. Spring 15. Summer 16. Winter 17. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 80: COLOR, AMATEUR (Class numbers same as Division 79) DIVISION 81: SPECIAL EFFECTS AND TECHNIQUES, AMATEUR Class: 1. Special effects (double exposures, silhouettes, etc.) DIVISION 82: BLACK AND WHITE, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Abstract 2. Action 3. Agricultural 4. Animal 5. Architectural 6. Autumn 7. Everyday life 8. Landscape 9. Nature 10. Portrait, children 11. Portrait, men 12. Portrait, women 13. Seascape 14. Spring 15. Summer 16. Winter 17. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 83: COLOR, PROFESSIONAL (Class numbers same as Division 82) DIVISION 84: SPECIAL EFFECTS AND TECHNIQUES, PROFESSIONAL Class: 1. Special effects (double exposures, silhouettes, etc.) FAIR PHOTOGRAPHY 1. Open to all photographers 2. Four entries per exhibitor per class 3. This competition is limited to Merced County Spring Fair photographs. Photos taken during the 2009 Spring Fair are eligible for this competition. 4. Prints must be 5 x 7, mounted on 8 x 10 mat board. 5. The Merced County Spring Fair may retain the prizewinner for its collection. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 17, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Germino Building JUDGING: April 19, American System of Judging $5 $4 $3 DIVISION 85: FAIR PHOTOGRAPHS Class: 1. Amateur, black & white or color 2. Professional, black & white or color JUNIOR DEPARTMENT Note: Pre-school through 5 th grade exhibitor s entries will be judged according to the Danish System of judging. These groups will receive ribbons only. There are no entry fees and no premiums paid. 6 th grade and over classes will be judged under the American System of judging. LOCAL RULES 1. Entries are open only to children who have not reached their 18 th birthday by April 28 th, 2010. 2. All entries in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor. 3. Entries shall be made on online entry. The online signature agreement of a parent or guardian is required. 4. State and local rules apply to all entries, and score cards in corresponding Senior and Junior Department classes shall be used unless otherwise provided in these divisions. 5. In all Junior Divisions using the Danish System, the following guidelines shall be used by judges: Placing Description Score Ribbon Group 1 Superior 92-100 Blue Group 2 Good 84-91 Red Group 3 Average 70-83 White Group 4 Poor 69-0 No ribbon 17

OUTDOOR GARDEN DIVISION 1. Open to junior gardeners through high school: individuals, clubs, schools, and organizations. 2. Gardens must be designed, constructed and installed only by person, persons, and club or organization members of whose name appears on entry. Leaders or Instructors may supervise only. 3. One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per class. Garden space is limited. Gardens will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. 4. Gardens must be completed by 8:00 a.m. on April 27. Monday May 3, gardens must be torn down, all items removed and space returned to original state. Checks will not be issued until gardens are cleared. 5. Exhibits to be maintained in fresh state with replacement of any and all dead and deteriorating material. 6. Absolutely no dyed, artificial, or painted flowers. Material used must be in its natural form. 7. Space allotted will be approximately 100 square feet. 8. After judging the exhibitors must display their name or that of their organization on a suitable sign not exceeding 18 X 24. 9. Work Schedule: Starting April 16-25, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., April 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: Beginning April 15 JUDGING: April 27, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., American System of Judging $280 $230 $180 DIVISION 100: JUNIOR OUTDOOR GARDENS Class: 1. Individual 15 & Up 2. Individual 14 & Under 3. Group/Organization 4. FFA Chapter 5. 4-H Club JUNIOR CONTAINER GARDENS ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 1, 2010 11:59p.m. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 25, 8a.m.-5p.m., April 26, 8a.m.-8p.m. JUDGING: April 27, 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. American System of Judging EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 3 between 10:00a.m. and 6p.m. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd $20 $15 $10 Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. Exhibitor must provide container. Absolutely no dyed, artificial, or painted flowers. Materials used must be in their natural form. DIVISION 101: Jr. GARDEN IN A WHEELBARROW OR WAGON (use standard size wagon or wheelbarrow) Class: 1. Individual 2. Group JUNIOR FLORICULTURE 1. Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class. 2. All arrangements must contain fresh flowers or fresh plant material. Accessories and figurines can be used whenever needed. 3. No fresh native plants may be used in flower arrangements unless they are home grown. 4. Arrangements must be maintained during period shown. 5. Best of Show award available for 6 th grade and up only. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 27, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Germino Building JUDGING: April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. Best of Show Junior Arrangements $25 (for 6 th graders and up only) $3 $2 $1 DIVISION 102: ARRANGEMENT, K 2 ND 18

Class: 1. Exhibitors Choice DIVISION 103: ARRANGEMENT, 3 RD 5 TH Class: 1. Exhibitors Choice DIVISION 104: ARRANGEMET, 6 TH 8 TH Class: 1. Exhibitors Choice DIVISION 105: ARRANGEMENT, 9 TH GRADE AND UP Class: 1. Exhibitors Choice DIVISION 106: MINIATURE ARRANGMENT, ANY AGE (Not to exceed 5 overall, design in miniature 60% for scale) Class: 1. Secret Garden 2. High Tea COLOR IN A POT 1. One entry per exhibitor. 2. Decorate a standard 6-inch or 8 inch terra cotta pot and plant it with well-established seasonal flower(s). 3. Please write your name on the bottom of the pot. 4. Terra Cotta pots must have a saucer. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 27, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Germino Building JUDGING: April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. (for 6 th graders and up only) $3 $2 $1 DIVISION 107: COLOR IN A POT Class: 1. Junior Exhibitor, K 5 th Grade 2. Junior Exhibitor, 6 th 8 th Grade 3. Junior Exhibitor, 9 th Grade and up JUNIOR TABLE SETTINGS CONTEST 1. One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per class. 2. Space allowed: Card table, exhibitor provides. 3. Perishable foods will not be permitted. 4. All tables are limited to four place settings. 5. Menu must be furnished on the table for display. 6. You may show company and pattern names of china, crystal and silver used and any other information, which might be of interest to viewers. This information should be submitted on 5 X 8 card, neatly lettered or typed. 7. Centerpiece of flowers, fruit or plant material may be used. 8. Best of Show award available for 6 th grade and up only. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Germino Building JUDGING: April 27 Best of Show Junior Table Settings $30 (for 6 th graders and up only) $5 $4 $3 DIVISION 108: JUNIOR TABLE SETTINGS Class: 1. Spring Picnic 2. My Favorite Holiday 3. Rock Around the Clock JUNIOR HOME ARTS DEPARTMENT 1. Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class provided different recipe is used for each entry. 2. All entries in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhbitor. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 27, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 27 (for 6 th graders and up only) $3 $2 $1 BAKED GOODS & CONFECTIONS 19

Management reserves the right to dispose of foods that are no longer presentable due to spoilage. Recipes using alcohol not allowed. Minimum Quantities: Pie: One 7 or 8 pie Cake: ½ cake, plus one slice Confections: ½ pound Cookies, biscuits, rolls: ½ dozen Breads: ½ loaf DIVISION 109: BAKING AND CONFECTIONS, 5 TH GRADE AND UNDER Class: 1. Breads, any kind 2. Cake, any kind 3. Cookies, any kind 4. Candy, any kind 5. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 110: BAKING AND CONFECTIONS, 6 TH 8 TH GRADES Class: 1. Breads, any kind 2. Cake, any kind 3. Cookies, any kind 4. Candy, any kind 5. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 111: BAKING AND CONFECTIONS, 9 TH GRADE AND UP Class: 1. Breads, any kind 2. Cake, any kind 3. Cookies, any kind 4. Candy, any kind 5. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 112: CAKE DECORATING Class: 1. Decorated Cake PRESERVED FOOD DIVISIONS Twelve total entries will be accepted per exhibitor. Each entry may be a different product or the same product preserved by a different method. Exhibitor is limited to entries in one class per division. Entry must list the type of product and the method or process used. Low acid foods must be canned under pressure. Jar labels should list the type of product and process used. Dried products should be wrapped in clear plastic or sealed jars. No parafin seals, only standard canning jars with lids will be accepted. Exhibitor must bring two jars per entry, one for tasting and one for display. To prevent waste, open jars may be picked up after judging. Minimum quantities for drying: Fruit leather: two rolls Jerky: six strips Dried fruit: six to eight sections Dried vegetables: ¼ cup Dried herbs: one tablespoon DIVISION 113: CANNED FRUIT Class: 1. Apricots 2. Peaches 3. Pears 4. Tomatoes 5. Any other fruit, identify on entry DIVISION 114: PICKLES AND RELISHES Class: 1. Cucumber, sweet pickles 2. Dill Pickles 3. Vegetables, mixed, pickled 4. Relish, identify on entry 5. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION: 115: JAMS AND JELLIES Class: 1. Apricot, plain jam 2. Apricot, pineapple jam 3. Strawberry jam 4. Any other jam, identify on entry 5. Any jelly, identify on entry CLOTHING AND TEXTILES DIVISIONS Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class, provided a different pattern is used for each entry. All articles entered must be cleaned and pressed. DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 12, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m., Exhibit Building JUDGING: April 14 (for 6 th graders and up only) $3 $2 $1 DIVISION 116: CLOTHING AND TEXTILES, 5 TH GRADE AND UNDER Class: 1. Any article, wearing apparel 2. Stuffed item (pillow, cushion or toy) 3. Any other, identify on entry DIVISION 117: CLOTHING AND TEXTILE, 6 TH 8 TH GRADES Class: 1. Any article, wearing apparel 20